Kahului, HI vs Waipio, HI

Kahului is moderately more affordable than Waipio, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Kahului scores 151 compared to 165 for Waipio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waipio can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kahului is $1,473/month compared to $2,248/month in Waipio — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kahului has cheaper rent, Waipio actually has lower median home values ($709,500 vs $833,200).

Median household income in Kahului is $92,062 compared to $106,164 in Waipio (-13.3%). While Waipio is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kahului spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Waipio.